American Steel Studios’ makers’ hard work and crowdfunding campaign is keeping kids skating in their neighborhood of West Oakland, CA. IndieGoGo campaign ends 10/17; community build day this Sunday.Read more on MAKE

As a former Oakland resident, I’m quick to defend the city from its detractors. But with Oakland’s vibrant arts and maker community, the city is attracting more boosters than bashers. With nationally recognized artist communities and worksp…